A First for the Canary Islands

October 14th, 2008

TAKINGS rose along with the temperature as the crowds came out to celebrate World Animal Day on Saturday, October 4.
Hundreds poured into the Los Gigantes Plaza for an Animal Awareness Day combined with a fête and nearly new sale run by the Santiago del Teide branch of Asociación San Francisco de los Animales.
 	dave_morgan_cools_offAnd, after rummaging through the lavish stocks of nearly new clothes, jewellery and household items, they found the perfect way to cool down – as targets in the wet sponge stocks.
A soaking sponge in the face guaranteed satisfaction – and a load of laughs for other visitors to the fête.
But the really satisfying news was the day’s totting up of takings on the animal charity’s first ever nearly new sale.
Generous fete-goers happily paid more than €3,000 for the quality goods kindly donated by supporters and many local businesses – all of whom have received letters of thanks for their generosity.
And the biggest sweat of the day was worked up by Islands Transport, which ferried the mass of goods to and from the sale.
After deduction of expenses the day raised a walloping total of €2,769.43, all of which will be spent on the care, vets’ bills and re-homing of the area’s many stray dogs and cats.
 	crowds-gathering-in-the-squareThe event organised by Santiago del Teide branch of Asociación San Francisco de los Animales was the first and only celebration of World Animals Day in the Canary Islands. Only two other associations within the whole of Spain registered to participate in this worldwide event.
World Animal Day was started in 1931 at a convention of ecologists in Florence as a way of highlighting the plight of endangered species. Since then it has grown to encompass all kinds of animal life and is widely celebrated in countries throughout the world. October 4 was chosen as World Animal Day as it is the feast day of St Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals.
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It is intended as a day of celebration for anyone in the world who cares about animals. It is not restricted to any one nationality, creed, religion, political belief or ideology.
The Animal Awareness tent had a steady stream of visitors who were interested in the work done by the Santiago del Teide branch of Asociación San Francisco de los Animales. They were also able to see pictures of animals found in dreadful conditions and read about the recent municipal by-law regarding responsible dog ownership.
And they were able to give an encouraging pat to a rake-thin abandoned Podenco (Canarian hunting dog) now being cared for by the association – living proof of the plight of so many dogs on Tenerife.
The branch would like to extend its grateful thanks, on behalf of the animals within their care, to all the helpers, sponsors of prizes and home baking, and the public who supported the event.

Pictures above:
1. One in the face for Dave Morgan, helper at the wet sponge stocks.
2. Eager bargain-hunters thronged around the clothes and jewellery stalls half an hour before the fête got under way.

3. Magpie, the rake-thin Podenco

More pictures below

Car Boot Sale

September 11th, 2008

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Permanent, caring homes urgently required

August 18th, 2008

Permanent, caring homes urgently required

Bleibende, liebevolle Zuhause werden dringend gesucht
We are desperately seeking new homes for two male dogs.
Due to unforeseen circumstances their owner is having to repatriate to the UK quickly and is unable to take them with her. She is returning to the UK to act as carer for her disabled daughter.
Lui is a mixed Collie, sensitive and affectionate.
Bejamin is a foody and loves all people.
They both get on well with other dogs.
Both of then are nearly six years old, castrated, vaccinated and chipped. Both are heartworm negative.
If you can give these dogs a permanent, caring home please contact:-
Tenerife - Josy on (0034) 606736751 or Judith (0034) 922864102
Luxembourg – Danielle (00352) 506115 or (00352) 661601118

Bleibende, liebevolle Zuhause werden dringend gesucht


Wir suchen verzweifelt ein neues Zuhause für zwei männliche Hunde. Wegen unvorhersehbaren Umständen muss deren Besitzerin schnell wieder zurück in ihre Heimat nach England und es ist ihr unmöglich sie mitzunehmen. Sie geht nach England zurück um ihre behinderte Tochter zu pflegen.
Lui ist ein Misch Collie, sensibel und liebevoll.
Bejamin liebt sein Fressen und ist freundlich zu allen.
Beide vertragen sich gut mit anderen Hunden.
Beide sind fast sechs Jahre alt, kastriert, geimpft und haben einen Mikrochip. Beide sind negativ auf Herzwurm.
Wenn Sie diesen Hunden ein bleibendes, liebevolles Zuhause geben können, rufen Sie bitte unter:
Teneriffa – Josy unter (0034)606736751 oder Judith (0034)922864102
Luxemburg – Danielle (00352) 506115 oder (00352) 661601118

Dogs Recently Homed In Luxembourg

August 18th, 2008

Dogs Recently Homed In Luxembourg
Hunde, die vor kurzem in Luxemburg ein Zuhause gefunden haben

These three Podenco mix puppies were approximately 5 weeks of age when picked up by walkers in a deserted area below Santiago del Teide. All three have found permanent, caring homes in Luxembourg. The puppy pictured in the cat bed joined Family Konen whose daughter, Nancy, is training her in agility.

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Diese drei Podenco Misch Welpen waren ungefähr 5 Wochen alt als sie von Wanderern in einer verlassenen Gegend unterhalb von Santiago del Teide mitgenommen wurden. Alle drei haben ein bleibendes, liebevolles Zuhause in Luxemburg gefunden. Der Welpe vom Bild im Katzenbett kam zur Familie Konen, deren Tochter sie in Behendigkeit trainiert.

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Daxi, who was found tied up on a deserted building site, is now enjoying life in Luxembourg with her new family.

Daxi, die an ein verlassenes Gebäude angebunden vorgefunden wurde geniesst nun das Leben in Luxemburg mit ihrer neuen Familie.

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These two puppies were part of a litter of 8 male pups found tied up in a potato sack in a large rubbish bin. They were only three weeks of age. Six of them found homes in Tenerife and these two in Luxembourg.

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Diese beiden Welpen waren Teil eines Wurfs von 8 männlichen Welpen, welche in einem verschlossenen Kartoffelsack in einem grossen Müllcontainer gefunden wurden. Sie waren nur drei Wochen alt. Sechs von ihnen fanden ein Zuhause auf Teneriffa und diese zwei in Luxemburg.

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Molly, who was picked up in a dreadful state, coat matted, dehydrated, covered in ticks and with mammary tumours. She joined a family in Luxembourg who already have three rescue dogs from Tenerife and one from Tunisia. MollyMolly was operated on in Tenerife and has undergone further surgery in Luxembourg. It is a very special type of person who takes on an animal with known problems. Our heartfelt thanks to Angèle.